Jenny Stiles discovered this pair of Boobook Owls in Dence Park area of Terrys Creek yesterday. This is a preferred roosting spot, so interesting to find that it comprises of weed species of tall shrubs & vines that form a dense protective canopy. Habitat structure is often overlooked as a highly valuable environmental resource for wildlife.Click on the photo to see Jennys list of 34 birds species spotted on the day along Terrys Creek

Take a look at how much growth has been achieved in the four months since planting a forest day at Sommerville Park. Stage two planting will be undertaken soon and is your chance to make a difference for future generations. More information to come when available.

The Rotary Club of Epping has a history of supporting the local community &Terrys Creek. Taking on the responsibility of Clean up Australia Day each year at Vimiera Park and in the establishment of the official Terrys Creek Walk. Read some of the history here

Pictured is a Yellow-bellied Sheathtail Bat. Image by Lib RuytenbergKatie Whiting has recorded several microbat species in the Dence Park area of Terrys Creek. Species recorders are: Yellow-bellied Sheathtail Bat (Saccolaimus flaviventris) – listed as vulnerable under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 Eastern Bentwing Bat (Miniopterus schreibersii oceanensis) – also listed as vulnerable under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 Gould’s Wattled Bat (Chalinolobus gouldii) White-striped Freetail Bat (Tadarida australis) – note you can hear this species at night because it calls at low frequencies audible to the human ear